The name of Mercurey and its reputation as a viticultural commune date from the period when the Roman legions erected a temple there to Mercury, their God of Commerce and Trade amongst other things. As regards the character of the wine, Mercurey possesses an individual appeal despite obvious parralels with the Côte de Beaune. Typically, it has a penetrating, earthy fruitiness allied to an ample backbone with plenty of grip on the palate.

Vinification & Ageing

Fermentation

Traditionnelle en cuve ouverte

Ageing

10 to 12 months ageing in stainless steel vats

Wine tasting

Tasting Note

A strong and powerful body revealing delightful aromas of cherry and liquorice.

Food Pairing

Goose confit - roasted lamb - Cantal cheese

Press review

Mercurey 2009 - Simon Woods - October 2012 - "Always fresh"Bit of a pup, still with its framework of slightly stalky tannin and fresh acidity, but there's enough perky cherry and red berry fruit to flesh it out. Juicy and ripe, but always fresh. By Simon Woods (UK).

Mercurey 2009 - The Wall Street Journal - July 2012 - Sipped with enjoyment"This example has a wonderful nose, packed with autumnal notes such as plums and dark cherries. The finish is smooth and silky which means it doesn't overwhelm the palate and can be sipped with enjoyment.

Mercurey 2009 - Tom Cannavan's wine-pages.com - August 2012 - 89/100From the southerly (Côte Chalonnaise) village of Mercurey, this has a reasonably deep cherry/crimson colour and nose that has clear cherry fruit, a touch of graphite and subtle spiciness. It seems tight and focused, without the sous-bois character of the Marsannay at this stage. Filled with charming, ripe red berry and cherry fruit on the palate, it has firm but easy-going tannins and fresh acidity, making it an extremely elegant wine in a youthful, clean-cut style. By Tom Cannavan (UK).

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